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Music Heals: AFM Girl's Recovery Fueled by Pop Hits
5 Oct
Summary
- A young girl paralyzed by AFM has shown remarkable recovery progress.
- Therapists utilized Chappell Roan's music to motivate and aid her rehabilitation.
- Significant improvements include regaining thumb movement and better leg stability.
A young girl, Rhea Chancellor, who was paralyzed nearly three years ago after being diagnosed with acute flaccid myelitis (AFM), is now showing significant signs of recovery. Her mother, Wanda, diligently sought various treatment options to aid her daughter's rehabilitation.
Therapists at the University of Louisville's Kosair for Kids Center for Pediatric NeuroRecovery at Frazier Rehab found a unique approach. They discovered that playing Chappell Roan's music, particularly 'Pink Pony Club,' greatly motivated Rhea and aided her progress. This therapeutic strategy uses music to elicit joy and progress in her recovery.
Rhea has demonstrated substantial improvements, including regaining movement in her thumb after three years and improved leg stability. Her mother expressed hope that Rhea will one day walk again, crediting the ongoing therapy and the positive impact of the music.
